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  1. 08-19-2010, 3:41 PM #1
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    It's Been A While But I'm Back...

    It seems like forever since I was active on the Creek. A lot has happened and I almost got out of turning permanently. I even almost sold Beauty but thank goodness the doctors ruled out turning as a contributing cause to my medical problem and I am getting back to it again. I have moved to Willis, Texas and am now raising a 2 yr old grandson along with my better half. I'm looking forward to getting back into the swing of things here; saying Hi to all my old friends and meeting all the new folks.
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    WELCOME BACK CHRIS!!!!!!!!

    It certainly has been quite some time since I've seen you here and I'm glad things have worked out to allow you to return. I was just thinking about you the other day too, being you haven't been around.

    Yes, things have progressed here at the Creek and we have some excellent new turners for you to meet too.

    I for one and glad you have come back.

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    Welcome back, Buddy!

    I was wondering what had happened. I am so glad you are back and look forward to seeing your work. Are you going to get another Beauty?
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    One can only hope your changes make for a better life.

    And farther away from all that damnable oak.

    Welcome back, bub.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tony De Masi View Post
    WELCOME BACK CHRIS!!!!!!!!

    It certainly has been quite some time since I've seen you here and I'm glad things have worked out to allow you to return. I was just thinking about you the other day too, being you haven't been around.

    Yes, things have progressed here at the Creek and we have some excellent new turners for you to meet too.

    I for one and glad you have come back.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pete Jordan View Post
    Welcome back, Buddy!

    I was wondering what had happened. I am so glad you are back and look forward to seeing your work. Are you going to get another Beauty?
    Thanks Pete, I still have Beauty and will have her set up soon.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Andy Hoyt View Post
    One can only hope your changes make for a better life.

    And farther away from all that damnable oak.

    Welcome back, bub.
    Thanks Andy, Oak, like Ice Cream, never changes!!
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    Welcome back, Chris! I lived in Conroe for a long time and Willis was in the STICKS. I guess it has grown up some by now. I hope you have everything worked out and are ready to play some now!
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    Chris - man, it's great to have you back! You have been missed!

    Are you done traveling now? I seem to remember that you ended up doing a lot of cross country travel for sales - something about being a rep! You still in the business?

    How do you like Willis? Lot farther away from the Gulf! That's probably a good thing!

    Really nice to have you back!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Robert McGowen View Post
    Welcome back, Chris! I lived in Conroe for a long time and Willis was in the STICKS. I guess it has grown up some by now. I hope you have everything worked out and are ready to play some now!
    Getting close to being there. Grown a little but looking like more growth as I-45 is widened again. Thanks Robert!
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    welcome back Chris, glad to see you back
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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve Schlumpf View Post
    Chris - man, it's great to have you back! You have been missed!

    Are you done traveling now? I seem to remember that you ended up doing a lot of cross country travel for sales - something about being a rep! You still in the business?

    How do you like Willis? Lot farther away from the Gulf! That's probably a good thing!

    Really nice to have you back!
    Thanks Steve, I've really missed you guys. I guess you could say I am retired so no more travel. Since I live right on the lake I have added some fishing to turning. We're about 100 miles from the gulf now which suits me just fine.
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    Quote Originally Posted by David Christopher View Post
    welcome back Chris, glad to see you back
    Thanks David, looking forward to the info and fun.
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    Chris I have wondered what had happened to you.. I have been away for too long too just recently returned my self. Glad that all is well and look forward to seeing some more of your wonderful Oak.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tom Sherman View Post
    Chris I have wondered what had happened to you.. I have been away for too long too just recently returned my self. Glad that all is well and look forward to seeing some more of your wonderful Oak.
    Thanks Tom, I'm looking forward to turning some OAK. Actually I should do it in honor of Andy, he loves it so much!
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